Whether you’re an avid runner or new to the sport, having friends and a community to run with can bring so much added joy to the simple act of running. Runners in the community will tell you that running is mistakenly identified as an “individual sport,” and that their success and motivation is buoyed by the company and support of the community of runners around them.

We’re frequently asked by shop visitors if we know of any good run clubs in the area, so put together a list of some great up-and-comers. Run clubs are a fantastic way to build your running community, and while this list is far from extensive, we think we’ve put together a great list of exciting and growing local clubs, each with their own distinct flavor/style!

We’ve included short bios and links to the clubs’ socials and websites, where available. Leaders of these clubs are available through direct message on their socials, or via email on their websites!

 

Placerville Run Club

Regular Meeting Place/Time: Cronan or Magnolia Ranch, 8 or 9am (check out their IG page for specific time/start location each week!)

About the Placerville Run Club: We’re a trail running community in the heart of the Sierras! Our goal is to build a running community based out of Placerville, CA. Runners of all levels are welcome. We meet Saturday mornings at Cronan Ranch, and would love to see you there!

Run distances: At least 5k, can be longer depending on group interest!

Instagram: @placervillerunclub
Website: placervillerunclub.com

 

American River Run Club

Regular Meeting Place/Time: Monday nights @6pm. The locations rotate each week, to different brew pubs in the Rancho/Folsom area, all with easy access to the American River Bike Trail (check out their IG page for the monthly schedules!)

About the American River Run Club: The American River Run Club was founded in summer of 2026 by Jocelyn and her Dad who wanted to kick-start the week off right with a Monday event jog after work. What better than to run with friends? They made it official, offering weekly Monday Meet Ups at 6:00PM at locations with easy accessibility off of the American River Bike Path. Oftentimes, they’re meeting at a location where runners can grab a bite or drink following the run. Stay up to date on Facebook, Instagram, and their Strava Club for run meet up locations! All paces, from walking to running are welcome, and we sure hope you join soon.

Run Distances: 3 Mile and 5 Mile options

Strava: Rancho Cordova, California Club | American River Run Club on Strava
Facebook: American River Run Club | Facebook
Instagram: @americanriverrunclub

 

Coffee & Kilometers

Regular Meeting Place/Time: Saturdays @7:30am. The locations rotate each week, to different cafes in the Folsom area (check out their IG page for the monthly schedule!)

About Coffee & Kilometers: Coffee is a drink that brings people together – it’s energizing, it’s comforting, it’s a drink for every season. And in that spirit, Coffee & Kilometers isn’t simply a running club. It’s a community. It’s a place for sharing. A chance to connect and be your authentic self. Coffee & Kilometers isn’t a run club – it’s a social club that happens to run!

Run Distances: 5k is the official distance, but runners are welcome to form groups and go out for more miles if they desire!

Instagram: @coffee_and_kilometers

 

Pointed Rocks Run Club

Regular Meeting Place/Time: Thursday nights @6pm at Rosie’s Wine & Bottle Shop, in Cool, CA.

About Pointed Rocks Run Club: Pointed Rocks Run Club is for all runners who want to explore the amazing trails in Cool, CA. We’ve partnered with Rosie’s to make it happen – join us every Thursday at 6pm for a 3-4 mile run, followed by good company and great drinks. All Paces welcome!

Run distances: 3-4 miles.

Instagram: @pointedrocksrunclub

 

SRTT Roseville/Rocklin

Regular Meeting Place/Time: The meeting places and times vary week to week, joining the Facebook group is the best way to keep notified of new events!

About SRTT (“She Runs this Town”) Roseville/Rocklin: SRTT is a free running and walking club for women! All paces and skill levels welcome. We are here to motivate and encourage women in their fitness journey. There are many chapters in our area. You can go to www.sherunsthistown.com to find the chapter closest to you.
*Note: She Runs this Town was formerly “Moms Run this Town” and it is still commonly referred to as MRTT, but they are one and the same and you don’t need to be a mom to join!

Run distances: Many! The best way to get involved is by finding your local chapter through the website above and joining the (private) Facebook group, where events are posted!

Facebook: @rosevillerocklinsrtt (this is the FB page for the local Roseville/Rocklin chapter of SRTT, but there are chapters in Sacramento as well!).
Instagram: @rosevillerocklinmrtt

 

Trail Sisters Auburn

Regular Meeting Place/Time: There are official run meet-ups every Sunday of the month, except the third week when it switches to Saturday. There are also frequent unofficial meet-ups between members! The best way to stay up to date with the schedule is to go to the Trail Sisters website, https://trailsisters.net/, and request to join the local Auburn chapter. Also, join the Strava group! This is where members can chat and create organize unofficial meet ups as well!

About Trail Sisters Auburn: Trail Sisters Auburn is a local chapter of Trail Sisters, a women’s adventure community and online journal. They host women’s only no-drop runs and hikes around Auburn, CA!

Run Distances: The distances vary each week, but they are usually longer runs of 8-10+ miles. However there are many members and it isn’t difficult to chat on Strava and find women to run with who may be doing shorter/amended versions of the full routes!

Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/tsauburn
Instagram: @trailsisters_auburn

Bonus Club! – F3

About F3: F3 started in 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina and has grown to more than 46 states and 3,400+ scheduled workouts each week through the efforts of men whose lives have been changed by their involvement with F3. The three Fs in the name stand for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith — the last of which we define as simply a belief in something bigger than yourself.

*Note, while F3 is not technically a “run club” (their official meet ups involve structured HIIT style strength workouts), many of their Rocklin area members are avid runners and running is incorporated into the workouts! It is a great organization for men looking to strengthen their cross-training and build their fitness/running community!

Website: https://f3nation.com/